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Stephen Biesty's incredible cross-sections of everything / illustrated by Stephen Biesty ; written by Richard Platt.

Biesty, Stephen, (illustrator.). Platt, Richard, (writer of added text.).

Summary:

Find out how a wide variety of curious things are made--from tower blocks and underground tunnels; to chocolate and donuts; to matches, diamond rings, and sports shoes--not to mention race cars, planes, and rockets. The detailed artwork, fascinating facts, and explanations are accompanied by Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, and his sidekick Hector the Inspector.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781465490001
  • ISBN: 1465490000
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
  • Edition: Second edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"25 years anniversary edition"--Cover.
Includes index.
Target Audience Note:
8-12 years.
Subject: Technology > Juvenile literature.
Buildings > Juvenile literature.
Vehicles > Juvenile literature.
Interior architecture > Juvenile literature.
Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Informational works.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 6 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.

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